Leicester man and 11-year-old woman stabbed to death, 'Eastern Europe' author

England has been shocked by a knife attack in Leicester city on Monday.

According to media reports, a young man stabbed a 34-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl before being stopped by several citizens in the town square.

The two injured were transported to hospital, but there were no details on their health. The shooting comes just days after a knife attack in Southport, where three underage girls were killed.

According to reports on social media, witnesses said the perpetrator was from "Eastern Europe", however this information is unconfirmed officially.